Aromatherapy for Emotional Well-Being

Although
aromatherapy should not be considered a miracle cure for serious
emotional issues, the use of essential oils may assist, sometimes
greatly, with particular emotional issues and emotional states.
Additionally, the proper use of essential oils may enhance your
emotional outlook and provide support and help balance your emotions
during the day. The use of essential oils for emotional well-being
is what is often first thought of when someone thinks of the term
"aromatherapy."

Essential oils are comprised of naturally
occurring chemicals that work in synergy with one another. Because
essential oils evaporate quickly (known as being "volatile"),
their molecules are easily inhaled. Without providing an intimidating
lesson in olfaction (the science of the sense of smell), the inhalation
of these naturally occurring synergistic chemicals provide triggers
to our brain. These triggers effect our emotions. Inhalation of
these wondrous molecules also provides physical benefit which may
also work together to aid in our emotional state.

Orange
Oil is a good example. The smell of orange helps provide emotional
balance and bring on a positive outlook. Sweet orange oil is a wonderful
oil to use alone or in a blend for those winter blues that often
occur in the colder, grayer times of the year. The aroma of sweet
orange oil also blends nicely with many oils and has the added advantage
of being one of the more inexpensive essential oils. It is also
generally regarded to be one of the safer essential oils to use.

Borrowed from Essential
Oils for Emotional Well-Being page located within AromaWeb's
Essential Oiil Profiles
area, below is a list of emotional states and the oils that are
commonly known to be of help. When using any oil, it's important
to follow all safety guidelines and safety issues that pertain to
the particular oil.

Not all essential oils provide the
same level of benefit for all persons. Past memories associated
with particular aromas can have a positive or negative effect. Rose
Essential Oil, for instance, is known for aiding during times of
grief. Your past experiences with the aroma of Rose
Oil, however, may impact its effectiveness for use during times
of grief. If you had a loving grandmother who often smelled of rose,
for instance, your reaction when smelling rose may differ than if
you had an abusive grandmother who typically smelled of rose. If
your rose-smelling grandma died, your reaction to the aroma of rose
will be impacted by your past associations with the aroma. Do not
force yourself to use an oil that elicits negative feelings or that
you don't like the aroma of, even if it is one that is listed below.

It is important, therefore, that
you treat any list of essential oils used for emotional well-being
as a starting point. Within the confines of safety,
experiment and utilize those oils that bring about the purpose that
you seek.

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